Braunschweiger (named after Braunschweig, Germany) is the name for several types of sausages in different regions. In Germany, the Braunschweiger literally means "person or thing from Braunschweig", but usually refers to a variety of Mettwurst. In Austria, Braunschweiger is known as a type of Brühwurst, while American Braunschweiger is a type of liverwurst.